Readings In Ancient History, Illustrative Extracts From The Source

""Readings in Ancient History"" is a book compiled by William Stearns Davis and originally published in 1912. The book is a collection of illustrative extracts from the sources of ancient history, specifically focusing on Greece and the East. It includes translations of primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon, as well as excerpts from ancient poetry and inscriptions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, warfare, religion, and daily life in ancient Greece and the Near East. Davis provides introductions and notes to each extract, helping readers understand the historical context and significance of each selection. ""Readings in Ancient History"" is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the civilizations of ancient Greece and the Near East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.